Sailing and Diving in the Musandam
The Musandam Peninsula is the northernmost part of Oman jutting out into the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The province, or governorate of Musandam as it is officially known, is separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates. Musandam more or less begins where the mountains rise from the plains of Ras al Khaimah.
Musandam has sites suitable for advanced open water and higher level divers. Dolphins, sharks, large rays, colourful corals, large lobsters and even whale sharks have been spotted here. There is also a nice cavern dive and a few sites with nice wall dives. There are of course numerous yet undiscovered sites. Snorkelers and guests – coming along to enjoy the scenery – all are most welcome
Every Friday and on demand
6:00 – Optional transfer from Dubai. Depart Dubai in the Al Boom Diving shuttle bus (a Mitsubishi 22-seater Coaster). The scenic drive takes around two hours passing through the desert side of Dubai, the Sharjah desert, into the Hajar Mountains and through the little towns of Ras Al Khaimah.
8:30 – Arrive in Dibba port in Fujairah and board onto a traditional Arabic Dhow. Tea, coffee, water, muffins served
9:00 – Set sail into the Musandam on the traditional Dhows. All Dhows are shaded with seating and cushions and there are washrooms on board. The Dhows will sail in the Leema area stopping for snorkelling and swimming near to some small beaches and diving at the sites where the mountains descend into the ocean. Snorkelling and diving equipment will be provided.
12:30 – A Buffet lunch is served on board – Chicken Breyani, salad, hummus, Arabic bread, tea, coffee, soft drinks
13:30 – Sail back towards the Dibba harbour, stopping for another dive, snorkel and swimming break.
15:00 – Tea, coffee and biscuits served
16:30 – Arrive back at Dibba harbour as the sun sets, board the buses and return to Dubai.
18:30 – Arrive in Dubai
The option is always there to stay over at one of the Fujairah Hotels and enjoy a second day of diving, either in Al Aqah in Fujairah, or in the Musandam.
Each person will need to bring their passport but no visa is needed to enter the Musandam.
Cost per person is:
Snorkelling / boat ride: 300 Dhs
Dive (own equipment): 350 Dhs
Dive (tank and weight): 400 Dhs
Bus transfer: 150 Dhs
Minimum requirement for the trip: 15 pax